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The Bhagavad Gita: Emotional Mastery and Purposeful Action

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Course Code:

HSF2302

Credit Hours:

1.5

Course Level:

200

Area of Study:

Hindu Studies Foundations

Course Description

HSF2302 – Building upon the foundational inner conflicts explored in Quarter 1, this course "The Bhagavad Gita: Emotional Mastery and Purposeful Action" immerses participants in the transformative depths of Chapters 5–9, where renunciation evolves into disciplined Dhyāna yoga(meditation), knowledge uncovers the veil of  māyā, and bhakti(devotion) becomes the anchor for emotional mastery. Philosophically, it unpacks equanimity as a radical transcendence of dualities, drawing from Vedāntic non-dualism and yogic integration. Psychologically, it equips learners with strategies for mind control, surrender, and emotional regulation along with the insights from cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), and contemplative neuroscience. Through interactive discussions and practical applications, participants learn to turn solitude into sacred silence and distractions into focus, revealing how ancient wisdom can rewire neural pathways for profound inner harmony.
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Program Of Study:

The Bhagavad Gita Certificate Program (BGCP)

Division

Community Education Division

Required / Core / Elective:

Required

Prerequisites:

None

Semester / Quarter System:

Quarter

Number of Weeks:

11

Semester / Quarter Offered:

Summer 2026

Days of the Week:

Every Tuesday

Time:

9:00 pm EST – 10:30 pm EST

Start Date:

July 21, 2026

End Date:

September 29, 2026

Faculty

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Faculty

Dr. Kalika Uttarkar

Dr. Kalika Uttarkar

Dr. Kalika Uttarkar is the Director, Community Education, and a faculty at both the Graduate and CE Divisions at HUA. She holds a Ph.D. in Philosophy, and skillfully integrates Philosophy, Yoga, and Psychology into her role.

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Course Learning Objectives

By the end of this course, the student will be able to: 

  • Interpret the philosophical transcendence of dualities in Dhyāna yoga 
  • Differentiate the four types of devotees and their goal.
  • Understand the concept of Bhakti and surrender. 
  • Analyze the concept of māyā to relate it with the inconsistencies in human experience. 
  • Evaluate modern psychological concepts like illusionary thinking in ACT.

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Course Content

This course aims at giving its participants tools for emotional mastery through yoga practice and bhakti bhāva (devotional mindset). We shall follow chapters 5 – 9 to achieve our goals. The topics covered are:

  • Sakāma Karma to Niṣkāma karma (Chapter 5), explore how selfless deeds liberate the mind from outcomes of the action.
  • Harnessing Dhyāna yoga’s discipline to transform loneliness into empowering inner silence (Chapter 6).
  •  Psychologically rewiring the brain for equanimity in relationships and actions (Chapter 6).
  • Exploring bhakti and its therapeutic implications in contemporary life (Chapters 8–9).
  • Facilitate psychological surrender turning ego-driven desires into devotional energy and sewa (Chapters 8–9).

Class Structure

There will be a minimum of 1.5 contact hours with one or more faculty every week for 11 weeks.

The class is structured in a way that promotes discussion and debate based on self-study and reflection each week. While the content being discussed in each class will be concluded within 90 minutes, the discussion time will be free format, and can continue for an additional 30 minutes.

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